2018 Chevrolet Spark “Like the last Spark, the majority of this new model?s design and engineering work took place at GM's technical center in South Korea. This is a good thing, because cars of this size are far more common there than here in the U.S.” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 FIAT 500L “The high roof and the huge front quarter-windows lend the interior a capacious feeling, and the cabin's fun "squircle"-shaped design theme and its quality materials make it feel Euro-stylish. ” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 FIAT 500c “The NVH gurus have done their job to keep the noise down - the cabin remains quiet even on the highway with heavy rain pelting the fabric top.” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 FIAT 500e “Factor in the electric's limited range and low-end grunt, and the 500E is best used as a dedicated city commuter.” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid “The 5-passenger cabin is filled with attractive, soft-touch surfaces that combine to produce a remarkably upscale feel, particularly for this class of vehicle. Ergonomics are excellent, with controls that are user-friendly and easily accessible. Headroom is overly abundant in all seating positions, and rear legroom is suitable for six-footers.” — Kelley Blue Book See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 Ford Fiesta “While appearing not unlike a shrunken three-door Focus, the Fiesta has reasonably engaging lines, making for a fun, youthful image.” — Motor Trend See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 Ford Focus “When it comes to that elusive fun-to-drive factor, for example, you'll find the Focus to be one of the more engaging cars in its class, with nimble handling that doesn't come at the expense of ride comfort.” — Edmunds.com See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 Ford Focus Electric “As for the Focus Electric, its battery-powered motor delivers immediate acceleration from a standing start, but that snappy sensation diminishes at higher speeds. Handling isn't quite as sharp either [as the Focus], but it's still one of the better-driving EVs in this price range.” — Edmunds.com See More Reviews

2018 Ford Focus ST “The only transmission is a short-throw six-speed manual, further emphasizing the Focus ST's high-performance purpose. Handling, meanwhile, is honed by sport-tuned underpinnings that can even facilitate a touch of oversteer for accomplished drivers at a track day.” — Edmunds.com See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 Honda Civic “Like other Civics, the base model turns in quickly and rotates with heroically little front-end push, although all of the models we drove would benefit from more tire grip.” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 Kia Soul EV “...Soul EV retains the boxy profile and different look of the basic model, which offers more space for people and cargo than most small cars with the same footprint” — The Car Connection See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 MINI Clubman “Built on the bones of the recently redesigned Mini Hardtop, the new Clubman cuts an attractive profile thanks to a low, wide stance that works with the curvaceous bodywork.” — Automobile See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 MINI Hardtop “The cabin is quieter than those of Minis past (when it doesn't sound like a cocktail shaker), and the interior is much easier to use, thanks in part to the excellent infotainment suite, which is essentially BMW's iDrive reskinned with brighter colors. ” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage “The best thing to happen to the Mirage for 2017 is an extensive exterior refresh. Everything in front of the A-pillar is new - giving the Mirage a more mature look, mostly thanks to the fact that it now has a mesh grille.” — AutoWeek See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 “The wide-ranging upgrades on the Mirage 5-door extends to the G4 Sedan's cabin as well, where richer fabrics and a new steering wheel are complemented by the availability of support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto apps using its new Display Audio system.” — Kelley Blue Book See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 Nissan LEAF “Trips to lunch and nearby errands are easy and even occasionally pleasant, given the serenity of the low-noise propulsion system and the no-shift, always-on power delivery. ” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 Nissan Versa “The cabin is comfortable and offers a good number of conveniences. In short, the Nissan Versa is a roomy, practical small car. ” — New Car Test Drive See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 Nissan Versa Note “Nissan has hollowed out the Note's interior to provide surprising space. Various Nissan charts show the Note as being best in class in a number of interior measurements, but the one that impresses most is rear-seat space.” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 Toyota Corolla “The front seats are comfortable and Toyota has lengthened their cushions; despite that, the Corolla will seat four six-footers without front-seat occupants having to slide their seats far forward” — The Car Connection See More Reviews

2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack “The Alltrack is as composed as it is quiet, drumming up very little noise as it rolls along. One could safely assume that wouldn't be the case if a couple of kayaks or mountain bikes were strapped to the roof, which will likely be the case for a lot of Alltracks.” — Automobile See More Reviews

no Cargo Capacitydata for 2018

2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen “The VW is comfortable, looks good, hauls a ton of stuff, is reasonably priced, is one of the best highway cruisers available anywhere, and can more than hold its own if you decide to assault a local back road.” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 Volkswagen e-Golf “Despite its all-electric power, the e-Golf retains much of the driving charm of its gas and diesel VW Golf cohorts, thanks to a firm suspension and taut handling.” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

Autos.com editors have compiled the most extensive rating database on the internet, drawing upon $20 million of automotive research from CarsDirect and Autodata, and summarizing expert opinion from an extensive group of the leading third party sources. Here is a brief overview of how we do it:

Professional Reviews Ranking: Autos.com editors analyze car reviews from a range of magazines and websites, distill each down to a quantifiable ranking and then average those rankings to arrive at the Professional Review Rank.

Other Rankings: Autos.com also ranks vehicles based on criteria such as fuel efficiency, cargo capacity, and comfort and convenience features. You can see some of the data that we have used to rate each vehicle in any given category by expanding the category header on the vehicle detail page. For example, click on the arrow next to "Passenger Space" on the Honda Civic detail page to see the actual measurements for that vehicle's interior. These measurements were stacked up against the interior measurements of all the other vehicles in the compact car segment in order to calculate the Honda Civic's rating in the Passenger Space category. That rating is then used to determine the Honda Civic's overall ranking in the compact car category.